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Our well known automotive vehicle dealer client based in Roodepoort is looking to employ an experienced bookkeeper. Basic salary: R23,850.00 – depending on experience. Benefits: Medical aid, Provident Fund and Funeral policy This position will be suited to an experienced person who has the ability to ensure the accurate completion of all reporting requirements and management accounts according to best practice accounting principles. The candidate needs to excel at organisation and pay attention to detail. Skills with math and numbers also prove beneficial. The candidate should be familiar with accounting and bookkeeping as a whole. Accuracy in accounting computations and data entry are also a critical skill that is required. Specific Role Responsibilities: The responsibilities of a Bookkeeper include the following tasks: Responsible to control the full debtor’s function at the dealership, such as (but not limited to): • Prepare, report and consolidate financial statements: • Generate trial balances and reconciliations. • Accurately prepare and review all reconciliations. • Ensure all accruals and journal entries up to date. • Prepare cost allocations for payments and deposits. • Manage all payments and allocation of receipts (i.e. cheques, electronic fund transfers etc.) • Control fixed assets and follow up on outstanding vehicle debtors: • Calculate all additions, disposals and depreciation of assets. • Align all physical assets with asset register. • Ensure that depreciation calculation agrees with nominal account. • Vehicle debtor queries actioned within specified timeframe. • Assist FM/DP with management of daily, operating and annual financial reports, meeting applicable timelines. • Handle insurance administration including investigation of insurance claims, responsible for 3rd party payments, and accurate recovery of excesses. • Reconcile stock: • Prepare and/or review vehicle, parts and asset stock-takes. • Process credit notes, do parts creditors recon and follow up on variances. • Reflect vehicle stock accurately and timeously in nominal ledger; reconciliation of nominal ledger accounts and follow up on variances. • Calculate depreciation on demo vehicles (ensure stock is accounted for against NRV). • Calculate and forecast provisions (used obsolescence, fleet claims ageing, warranty ageing etc) • Prepare audit schedules for auditors and assist them in finalising audits. • Process credit notes, do warranty recon and follow up on variances. • Calculate and submit monthly VAT Recon. • Review FSP calculations • Cash Management • Maintain good housekeeping within department in terms of ensuring that financial documents and records are filed and archived for easy accessibility. • Ensure that the correct accounting policies and procedures are followed at all times. Qualifications and Experience: Minimum Qualifications and Experience needed: • Senior Certificate with Mathematics and Accounting is minimum. • Certificate in Bookkeeping or Accounting (or relevant equivalent NQF5+ qualification) is preferred. • Qualification in Finances, advantageous. • Previous Bookkeeping Experience advantageous • DRIVE (in-house system) experience advantageous Skills and Personal Attributes: Skills and Expertise Required: • Communication: Able to communicate professionally at multiple levels in a professional, diplomatic, polite and rational manner even when under pressure. • Interpersonal competence; effective at working with people. • Financial Accounting • Competent application of accounting fundamentals and principles. • Financial and Accounting Controls experience • Financial and commercial acumen/ thinking • Sound knowledge and understanding of accounting and tax concepts, financial statements, trial balance, financial recordkeeping process and books or accounts of the company. • Interrogates transaction initiating information or data, and understands, records or enters transactions on to the system. • Analyses and reconciles financial information and data, resolves accounting issues, and reports on such. • Compiling and presenting reports. • Planning and organising • Problem-solving and judgement skills • Decision making and action orientated. • Conflict handling • Time management, including the ability to respond to and resolve queries and issues in the minimum amount of time. • Able to work independently and under pressure. Personal Attributes: • Professional • High level of detail and accuracy • Energetic and self-motivated • Resilient and hard working • Deadline driven • Systematic and methodical • Empathetic when dealing with personnel matters. • Someone who upholds professional ethics and values. • Must be assertive and comfortable to share views and ideas in the interest of good financial management of the business. Covid-19 vaccination is an important part of our client's Retail and Rental’s commitment to stopping the spread of COVID-19 not only in our workplaces but the country as a whole. This is because vaccines offer protection to employees by reducing their risk of infection, or the severity of their symptoms; and at a population level, referred to as population-immunity. Given that vaccination is a priority in the fight against COVID-19, we encourage vaccinated candidates to apply for the vacant position.

Our well established Motor dealer client in Sandton is looking to employ an experienced and qualified Finance Manager for their business. Job Description Reporting to Dealer Principals’ of the respective dealerships and the Finance Executive, the incumbent will be part of the management team. The Financial Managers will manage the financial department (back office), and maintain internal control measures to ensure that the dealerships are compliant to sound financial practices and good corporate governance. Position Overview           Process and Governance:

• Manage compliancy processes in the area of accountability in order to manage risks and expose
• Manage and report on progress against operational budget in liaison with Dealer
• Compile management accounts, including, budgets, cash flows, variance analysis and
• Conduct reconciliation of vehicles, parts, and service assets, verify against accounting records and address all anomalies with senior line management
• Identify opportunities to minimise cost or increase
• Monitor and evaluate financial processes for quality and effectiveness and notify stakeholders.

Specific Role Responsibilities Finance

• Plan and manage financial activities in line with approved policies, processes and procedures Customer
• Develop and manage key stakeholder relationships that enable achievement of operational

People

• Implement and manage workforce planning, recruitment, learning and development, performance management, reward and recognition and employee relations to ensure an optimal working environment.
• Ensure timeous, clear contracting and assessment of performance expectations with direct reports in line with identified objectives.

  Qualifications and Experience Qualifications Type Bachelor`s Degrees in Accounting Academic Field Education, Training and Development Academic Sub-field   Higher Education and Training    Actual Qualification Accounting NQF Level 7   Experience Required

• 3 + years’ Financial Management
• Knowledge of the Kerridge operating management system will be an
• 3 – 5 years Financial management experience in the retail motor industry

  Skills and Personal Attributes Competency Required   Knowledge of financial accounting principles, classifying, measuring and recording transactions. Excellent computer skills and very proficient in excel, word, and outlook. Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.   Behavioural Indicators Sound knowledge and understanding of financial, accounting and tax concepts, financial statements, trial balance, financial record keeping process. Auditing and compiling reports. Interrogates transaction, initiating information or data, and understands, records or enters transactions on to the system. Analyses and reconciles financial information and data, identify auditing discrepancies and reports on such

Our well established Motor dealer client in Welkom is looking to employ an experienced and qualified Finance Manager for their business. Job Description Reporting to Dealer Principals’ of the respective dealerships and the Finance Executive, the incumbent will be part of the management team. The Financial Managers will manage the financial department (back office), and maintain internal control measures to ensure that the dealerships are compliant to sound financial practices and good corporate governance. Position Overview           Process and Governance:

• Manage compliancy processes in the area of accountability in order to manage risks and expose
• Manage and report on progress against operational budget in liaison with Dealer
• Compile management accounts, including, budgets, cash flows, variance analysis and
• Conduct reconciliation of vehicles, parts, and service assets, verify against accounting records and address all anomalies with senior line management
• Identify opportunities to minimise cost or increase
• Monitor and evaluate financial processes for quality and effectiveness and notify stakeholders.

Specific Role Responsibilities Finance

• Plan and manage financial activities in line with approved policies, processes and procedures Customer
• Develop and manage key stakeholder relationships that enable achievement of operational

People

• Implement and manage workforce planning, recruitment, learning and development, performance management, reward and recognition and employee relations to ensure an optimal working environment.
• Ensure timeous, clear contracting and assessment of performance expectations with direct reports in line with identified objectives.

Qualifications and Experience Qualifications Type  

• Bachelor`s Degrees in Accounting

Academic Field

• Education, Training and Development

Academic Sub-field

• Higher Education and

Training    Actual Qualification Accounting NQF Level 7   Experience Required

• 3 + years’ Financial Management
• Knowledge of the Kerridge operating management system will be an
• 3 – 5 years Financial management experience in the retail motor industry

  Skills and Personal Attributes Competency Required   Knowledge of financial accounting principles, classifying, measuring and recording transactions. Excellent computer skills and very proficient in excel, word, and outlook. Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.   Behavioural Indicators Sound knowledge and understanding of financial, accounting and tax concepts, financial statements, trial balance, financial record keeping process. Auditing and compiling reports. Interrogates transaction, initiating information or data, and understands, records or enters transactions on to the system. Analyses and reconciles financial information and data, identify auditing discrepancies and reports on such

Our well established Motor dealer client in Bloemfontein is looking to employ an experienced and qualified Finance Manager for their business. Job Description Reporting to Dealer Principals’ of the respective dealerships and the Finance Executive, the incumbent will be part of the management team. The Financial Managers will manage the financial department (back office), and maintain internal control measures to ensure that the dealerships are compliant to sound financial practices and good corporate governance. Position Overview           Process and Governance:

• Manage compliancy processes in the area of accountability in order to manage risks and expose
• Manage and report on progress against operational budget in liaison with Dealer
• Compile management accounts, including, budgets, cash flows, variance analysis and
• Conduct reconciliation of vehicles, parts, and service assets, verify against accounting records and address all anomalies with senior line management
• Identify opportunities to minimise cost or increase
• Monitor and evaluate financial processes for quality and effectiveness and notify stakeholders.

Specific Role Responsibilities Finance

• Plan and manage financial activities in line with approved policies, processes and procedures Customer
• Develop and manage key stakeholder relationships that enable achievement of operational

People

• Implement and manage workforce planning, recruitment, learning and development, performance management, reward and recognition and employee relations to ensure an optimal working environment.
• Ensure timeous, clear contracting and assessment of performance expectations with direct reports in line with identified objectives.

  Qualifications and Experience Qualifications Type Bachelor`s Degrees in Accounting Academic Field

• Education, Training and Development

Academic Sub-field

• Higher Education and

Training    Actual Qualification Accounting NQF Level 7 Experience Required

• 3 + years’ Financial Management
• Knowledge of the Kerridge operating management system will be an
• 3 – 5 years Financial management experience in the retail motor industry

Skills and Personal Attributes Competency Required Knowledge of financial accounting principles, classifying, measuring and recording transactions. Excellent computer skills and very proficient in excel, word, and outlook. Excellent communication skills both verbal and written. Behavioural Indicators Sound knowledge and understanding of financial, accounting and tax concepts, financial statements, trial balance, financial record keeping process. Auditing and compiling reports. Interrogates transaction, initiating information or data, and understands, records or enters transactions on to the system. Analyses and reconciles financial information and data, identify auditing discrepancies and reports on such

Our well established Vehicle dealership client in Johannesburg is looking to employ an experienced New Vehicle Manager. Core purpose of the role The core purpose of this position is to manage the sales team in order to sell the maximum number of vehicles at optimum profitability whilst ensuring customer satisfaction and growing market share. To be successful in the role, you will be an inspiring leader, be target driven and excel at building trusting relationships, both with employees and clients. You will have a strong understanding of customer expectations.

Key deliverables and outputs

1. Analyse the SA motor market and dealer operations, identify opportunities and build the market share within your own area of responsibility.
2. Have a thorough understanding of Key Financial Indicators, and manage these to ensure optimal performance within the New Sales division.
3. Manage financial risk and inventory security through effective stock control processes
4. Manage the sales process to satisfy the customer’s needs, ensuring CSI targets are met continuously
5. Use Barloworld Motor Retail & OEM sales systems and procedures, and ensure these are followed by your team as well.
6. Recruit, appoint and develop staff, continuously monitoring performance, and addressing issues of concern
7. Lead the team to develop and maintain positive working relationships and reach objectives
8. Understand and implement Distributor value based management principles

Overview: Essential individual competencies to be successful in the job

Academic qualifications   Essential: Matric Certificate Unendorsed driver’s license A marketing or finance diploma/degree will be an advantage	Work Experience Essential: 3-5 years’ experience in the field in a management capacity Understanding of and proven ability to achieve financial benchmarks & targets
Knowledge   Essential: ·         Sales and marketing principles ·         People management ·         Financial key indicators ·         Computer and DMS systems ·         Product knowledge	Skills Essential: ·         Customer relationship skills ·         Financial management ·         Interpersonal skills ·         Communication, presentation ·         Coaching skills ·         Planning and organizing ·         Target Driven
Personal Attributes:   ·         Concern for customer service ·         Interpersonal sensitivity ·         Persuasiveness ·         Development orientation ·         Concern for communication ·         Entrepreneurial drive ·         Business acumen ·         Concern for standards ·         Reliability ·         Self Confidence ·         People orientation ·         Decisiveness	Advantageous:   ·         Commitment for behaving correctly and ethically ·         Enthusiasm for learning, sharing and growing. ·         Inspirational leadership

                     

Our well known automotive dealer client based in Bryanston currently holds a vacancy for an experienced EE Used Vehicle Sales Manager with a proven track record. The Used Vehicle Sales Manager is fully responsible for the management of the Used Vehicle department, maximizing sales and profitability to achieve targets and sales forecast commitments, and ensuring customer satisfaction and retention through the execution of the sales process. Specific Role Responsibilities: The responsibilities of a Used Vehicle Sales Manager include the following tasks: •             Maximizing sales and profitability through satisfaction and retention of customers to meet sales forecast. •             Developing the necessary sales organization to meet sales and profitability objectives. •             Ensuring optimum stock of vehicles on premises. •             Ensuring cost control to budget within the department. •             Ensure adequate product display material is available. •             Review all pricing policies, discounts and “trade-in” dealing to maintain Dealership profitability. •             Monitor financial performance of sales department weekly. •             Ensure that customer complaints are dealt with timeously and effectively. •             Ensure that departmental customer satisfaction/ expectation targets are met. •             Ensure direct and indirect costs remain within Company prescribed parameters. •             Establish the staffing levels and the training required to achieve sales objectives. •             Ensure that all floorplan activities are monitored. •             Ensure stock level is kept within company policy requirements. •             Maximize sale of back-end products. Qualifications and Experience: Minimum Qualifications and Experience needed: •             Matric •             Previous Vehicle Sales Manager Experience •             Must have internet leads/ sales experience Skills and Personal Attributes: Minimum requirement: •             Computer literate •             Multi-tasking ability •             Valid Driver’s License with no endorsements •             Good communication skills •             Strong admin management skills •             A team player •             Reliable •             Must be able to maintain and be a constant high performer  

Our large vehicle dealer client in Pietermaritzburg is seeking to employ a very well experienced DP for their business. Staff complement = 54 employees. Overview: Job purpose and deliverables Purpose of the role: The purpose of the role is to manage a business that continually creates value for all stakeholders through the collective efforts of skilled, motivated and productive employees, the support of loyal and delighted customers and mutually beneficial relationships with manufacturers and other suppliers. Key deliverables and outputs:

1. Develop a dealership strategy for new and repeat business

• Understand, implement and communicate dealer agreement and obtain clean audit from manufacturer
• Visit different dealers to determine best practice
• Develop an integrated dealership SWOT analysis
• Create a shared vision and mission to give purpose to the dealership. Define values to guide the dealership’s operations
• Formulate objectives and strategies for the dealership to satisfy the needs of the stakeholders
• Develop an integrated dealership marketing /business strategy and plan. Ensure each department implements its marketing / business plan
• Ensure the Management Information System is used to its optimum for marketing and customer retention
• Implement these plans and measure performance

 

2. Manage dealership financial performance

• Prepare a standard organisational dealership budget. Set dealership performance targets
• Measure actual dealership performance against targets and compare to APLs
• Take the appropriate corrective action
• Understand and quantify the impact of incentive programmes of the manufacturer

 

3. Manage financial risk and inventory security

• Ensure that Beyond Mobility’s risk management procedures are applied in each department
• Ensure that parts and vehicle stock counts are completed
• Ensure warranty claims are controlled and monitored
• Ensure that departmental debtors are managed

 

4. Manage departmental processes to satisfy customer needs

• Ensure that the selling processes in each department are clearly communicated and used by people
• Ensure that the procurement processes in each department are clearly communicated and used by people
• Ensure that the customer order entry and sales administration processes for each department are clearly communicated and used by people
• Ensure the financial administration processes are clearly communicated to and used by people
• Develop performance standards for each of the departmental processes, to ensure they deliver value to customers and shareholders & are communicated to people
• Measure the performance of the processes to ensure they are producing results for customers and shareholders and are communicated to people
• Ensure that process-related work is correctly allocated to people to satisfy the needs of their customers and the dealership
• Ensure the availability of parts and vehicle inventory to meet customer needs
• Ensure the quality of products delivered by each department meets the standards of the franchise
• Develop a culture of process analysis and ‘continuous improvement’ in each department.
• Ensure each department applies the organisational and manufacturer policies and procedures

5. Manage the vehicle and parts inventory resource

• Ensure that plans are made for longer term vehicle and parts stock requirements
• Ensure understanding of floor plan
• Ensure used car stock profile policy is implemented. Use trade app system effectively
• Ensure parts and vehicle managers produce sales forecasts for their departments
• Ensure daily parts and vehicle stock reviews are completed
• Ensure the parts and vehicle stock controllers place orders using the correct organisational and franchise procedures
• Ensure that parts and vehicles are correctly received into stock
• Ensure that sales forecasts are updated correctly
• Establish a list of reliable used vehicle suppliers
• Establish a list of reliable parts suppliers
• Establish a list of reliable trade dealers
• Ensure that monthly stock profiles are completed for vehicles and parts

 

6. Manage dealership physical resources

• Ensure all departmental tools and equipment conforms to, and is maintained to Beyond Mobility’s franchise requirements
• Ensure the technical information used by each department is kept up to date and available to all people
• Ensure an adequate number of workbays, parking bays and departmental space is available
• Implement organisational OHS Act requirements in each department
• Implement franchise and organisational housekeeping and corporate identity requirements, to instill a sense of pride in each department and provide a good first impression on customers
• Ensure that the dealership management information system is maintained to supplier and organisational requirements

 

7. Lead the team to develop and maintain positive working relationships and reach objectives

• Provide support/guidance to team and deal with general problems on an ongoing basis
• Discipline staff where required and in line with organisational policies and procedures
• Provide staff with clear performance standards, job profiles and development plans
• Conduct employee performance reviews
• Ensure all staff are trained and updated on all systems/processes/products and have the necessary skills to perform optimally
• Identify the required number of staff to be developed and consider Employment Equity policies in this process

Internal customers

• FE; Dealer Management Team; All business units

External stakeholders

• Financial Institutions; OEM; Suppliers; Manufacturers

  Overview: Essential individual competencies to be successful in the job

Academic qualifications ·         Related tertiary qualification   Note: ·         Driver’s License

Work experience 7+  years in a motor retail environment at management level Experience engaging at executive management level

Knowledge and Skills ·         Achieving consistent financial performance ·         Maintaining & developing manufacturer, insurance approvals and generate new business ·         Company and franchise core standards and procedures ·         Ability to set and implement strategic plans ·         Understanding of business benchmarks/targets ·         Knowledge of the industry and understanding of business benchmarks & targets and the ability to implement plans to achieve these targets ·         Sound understanding of CSI elements/scoring process ·         Highly developed persuasive and influencing communication skills ·         Solid problem solving and communications skills ·         Critical thinking skills to analyse and diagnose requirements and solve relatively complex problems ·         Computer, technology and systems

Behavioural Attributes ·         Commitment to behaving ethically and correctly ·         Building relationships internally and externally ·         Remain resilient with stress and pressures ·         Inspiring leader ·         Target driven ·         Concern for corporate governance and legal compliance ·         A concern for financial goals, results to ensure business viability ·         Building trusting relationships (staff, customers) ·         A strong drive to create value for the customer

Level of Decision Making	Level of Problem Solving
Decision making takes operational trends and business plan into account and generates multiple possibilities that involve trade-offs and juggling of multiple variables (budget, people, technology).	Problem solving requires specialist and/or highly technical ideas/concepts.

           

Our German brand vehicle dealership client based in Mbombela looking to employ a highly technically inclined and customer service driven Service Manager for their dealership. Job Description Reporting to the Dealer Principal, the successful candidate will manage the service department. Drive the productivity, efficiency, and the customer service index. Managing cost and increase the profitability of the service department by ensuring workshop operating procedures and practices are adhered to. Maintain and improve Environmental, Health and Safety standards. Specific Role Responsibilities

• Exceed all targets and labour sale objectives through efficient workshop operations.
• Ensure efficient equipment control, assets control and fluent administration processes.
• Ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction and retention.
• Lead and manage service team.
• Create and Leverage Collaborative Partnerships.
• Ensure compliance with the Original Equipment Manufacturer and Distributor policies as well as industry guidelines.
• Achieve industry leading standards of customer care, process efficiency and cost control.

Qualifications and Experience

• Motor industry and Workshop management knowledge.
• People management.
• Business, Sales and Service Process knowledge.
• Professional & Technical Expertise in Vehicle Service & Repair Management.
• Min 10 years’ experience in automotive industry as Service Manager.
• Recognised Motor Trade plus N6 or Technical Diploma.
• Recognised Management Diploma or Certificate.
• Industry related qualification (or working towards).
• Service Manager Qualification will be an advantage.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Higher Certificate and / or Advanced National (Vocational) Certificate with NQF Level

Skills and Personal Attributes

• Proven track record in managing people and working on OEM software systems.
• Computer skills, preferably MS work processing, Kerridge and preferable OEM operating systems.
• Initiative / Perseverance.
• Adaptability / Decisiveness.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Valuing servicing and Diversity.
• Conflict resolution.
• Customer Focus and Relationships.
• Communication Impact and Influencing.
• Brand Alignment.
• Positive thinking.

 

Our well known automotive vehicle dealer client based in Lindbro Park is currently looking to employ an experienced HR Manager for a temporary period commencing immediately up until end of March 2023 (6 month appointment). Candidate must have extensive HR managerial experience with at least the following prerequisite specific skills:

• Liaising with SETA
• Skills development facilitation
• Employment equity planning
• Sage Pastel Payroll
• BBBEE planning and monitoring
• Employee contracts
• Labour relations
• Occupational health and safety

N.B. (Only candidates that meet the criteria will be shortlisted and contacted)

Our motor dealer client in Klerksdorp is looking to employ an experienced and qualified F&I Manager. Purpose This is a key role that provides support to the dealership network by providing an efficient service to customers and the dealership through vehicle finance and the sale of approved products to maximise gross profit while ensuring that all training, fit & proper, honesty and integrity requirements of the Financial Service Board (FSB) are upheld. Position Overview Purpose This is a key role that provides support to the dealership network by providing an efficient service to customers and the dealership through vehicle finance and the sale of approved products to maximise gross profit while ensuring that all training, fit & proper, honesty and integrity requirements of the Financial Service Board (FSB) are upheld. Specific Role Responsibilities Generic Job Outputs Deliver on agreed performance targets according to budget & sales targets in a high-volume dealership. Maximize second gross profit. Execute work in line with governance and compliance processes. Ensure that dealership remains compliant in accordance with legislation requirements. Recording and reporting on transactional activities to provide timely and accurate information for decision making in area of accountability. Conduct financial needs analyses and provide associated sales of value-added finance and insurance products. Manage and maintain the finance and insurance debtor’s book and effectively manage the applicable administration and other related processes. Provide specialized need analysis & financial and insurance advice and support to clients Provide operational support related to finance and insurance activities and initiatives to contribute to the overall growth and profitability of the dealership Inform and educate customers on products to ensure retention of existing customers; Increase sales revenue and increase the organization’s customer base. Consistently enhance own competence through knowledge development in subject matter and associated industry developments. Customer service and sale management. Knowledge of the NCA, CRA, FAIS, FICA.   Qualifications and Experience Minimum Experience 3 years’ experience in a similar role with a customer services focus within the Automotive Retail Industry   Minimum Qualification Grade 12 /Matric and with a relevant diploma. Credit Management Diploma will be advantageous. In addition, a Regulatory Exam, NC Accreditation, Retail or Short-Term Insurance Qualification with minimum 120 credits   Skills and Personal Attributes Minimum Requirements Up-to-date knowledge of vehicle legislation, trade practices, dealership policies and procedures Customer service and sale management. Understanding of the compliance governing the retail industry would be an advantage. Knowledge of the NCA, CRA, FAIS, FICA. Accredited by the FSP and mandated to perform NCA functions before (s13 mandate) Possess the relevant Continuous Professional Development points within the stipulated time-frames Drivers License